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This Woman Recreated All Of Her 'Fat' Photos When She Lost Half Of Her Body Weight And She Looks Stunning

It shows you that determination yields results.

This Woman Recreated All Of Her 'Fat' Photos When She Lost Half Of Her Body Weight And She Looks Stunning

Lexi Reed’s weight loss transformation is the kind of before-and-after story that stops people mid-scroll. She and her husband Danny were both ready for a major change, and what followed was a long, public journey that drew plenty of attention.

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In 2016, Lexi weighed 485 lbs and Danny weighed 280 lbs, and the couple decided to lose weight together. Over the next 18 months, they dropped almost 400 lbs combined, and Lexi began sharing the process on Instagram as she recreated old photos from her heavier days.

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Her story is part motivation, part proof that big changes can start with a single decision. Read on.

1. “We didn’t have a meal plan, surgery, or a personal trainer, but what we did have was each other and the motivation within to work hard every single day.”

1. “We didn’t have a meal plan, surgery, or a personal trainer, but what we did have was each other and the motivation within to work hard every single day.”Instagram
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2. Lexi started to recreate her old photos to show how far she has come in her weight loss journey.

2. Lexi started to recreate her old photos to show how far she has come in her weight loss journey.Instagram
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3. “We wanted to be parents in the future and live a longer life together.”

3. “We wanted to be parents in the future and live a longer life together.”Instagram

4. They started in 2016 and have not looked back since!

4. They started in 2016 and have not looked back since!Instagram

5. The couple used to consume around 8,000 calories a day, the majority of which was junk food, of course.

5. The couple used to consume around 8,000 calories a day, the majority of which was junk food, of course.Instagram

6. So they started going to the gym six days a week and opted for healthy home-cooked meals instead of takeaways.

6. So they started going to the gym six days a week and opted for healthy home-cooked meals instead of takeaways.Instagram

7. They lost half of their body weight in just one year, and they weren't done yet.

7. They lost half of their body weight in just one year, and they weren't done yet.Instagram

8. Lexi inspired her 500K followers on Instagram with her weight loss story.

8. Lexi inspired her 500K followers on Instagram with her weight loss story.Instagram

9. “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable and always push yourself to step out of your comfort zone!”

9. “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable and always push yourself to step out of your comfort zone!”Instagram

10. Lexi told herself that she doesn't have to look and feel like this for the rest of her life.

10. Lexi told herself that she doesn't have to look and feel like this for the rest of her life.Instagram

Lexi motivated all her followers through her pictures and quotes, stating that you need to get off your couch and start today because there is no better day!

Lexi’s motivation reminds us of a woman who quit doomscrolling for 50 days.

11. “You are in charge of your future, so go to that gym and show every single person who stares or doubts you what you’re made of.”

11. “You are in charge of your future, so go to that gym and show every single person who stares or doubts you what you’re made of.”Instagram

12. She encouraged her followers to prove all the people wrong who said they couldn't do it. Show them!

12. She encouraged her followers to prove all the people wrong who said they couldn't do it. Show them!Instagram

13. “Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life.”

13. “Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life.”Instagram

14. “Are you going to just keep talking about losing the weight, or are you going to do it? No more excuses. No more fear.”

14. “Are you going to just keep talking about losing the weight, or are you going to do it? No more excuses. No more fear.”Instagram

15. Danny is also a great man! She said he has never treated her differently from when she was 485 lbs to 182 lbs. That is true love.

15. Danny is also a great man! She said he has never treated her differently from when she was 485 lbs to 182 lbs. That is true love.Instagram

16. “He never saw me as my size, asked me to change, or made me feel anything other than beautiful.”

16. “He never saw me as my size, asked me to change, or made me feel anything other than beautiful.”Instagram

17. Lexi said something very true: “Love doesn’t have a size or weight limit.”

17. Lexi said something very true: “Love doesn’t have a size or weight limit.”Instagram

18. “Surround yourself with those who lift you higher and see the greatness in you even when you don’t see it.”

18. “Surround yourself with those who lift you higher and see the greatness in you even when you don’t see it.”Instagram

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